Joel Muska is my co-worker who is retiring and I wanted to do something to honor his persistence, reliability, great attitude and stellar work ethic. Are you a hard worker and a team player? If so, this contest is for you! I am stepping out as an Independent Publisher and First Place Prize is that I will turn your manuscript into a novel. I will help you on your journey of becoming a published author. Email me your story in 800 words or fewer...

Nature Tales: Encounters with Britain’s Wildlife is an anthology of iconic nature writing past and present. From Roger Deakin to Gilbert White, from Robert Macfarlane to JA Baker, this brand new volume encapsulates the wonders of coming face to face with wildlife in the British Isles. We’re offering one previously unpublished writer the chance to be included within the anthology – alongside Charles Darwin, Richard Mabey, Ruth Padel and many...

Finish this sentence: “I NEVER THOUGHT I’D…” THEN TELL US WHY! Whether the experience was difficult, funny, easy, or bittersweet, share your lesson and you could win. ONE WINNER WILL RECEIVE: •  $3,000 •  Round-trip tickets for two to New York City, hotel accommodations for two nights, tickets to a Broadway play, and a lunch with Real Simple editors •  Publication in Real Simple Magazine Contest entries should be typed, double-spaced, and...

The Sixth-Ever Black Warrior Review Contest has begun! Send us your dearest-beloved (stories/poems/essays)! Guest Judges for the contest are Claudia Rankine (Poetry) Peter Markus (Fiction) and our FIRST EVER NONFICTION Contest Judge   Lia Purpura   Payment must be made online (the Submission Manager will direct you to do so). To Submit your Work or for more details and guidelines, please visit: http://www.bwr.ua.edu Winners in each genre will...

Did your Moroccan visit evoke some interesting thoughts, ideas and comments that you would like to share with the world? We want to read about your Moroccan trip Experience!   Enter the Summer 2010 Morocco Travel Essay Contest organized by HeyMorocco.com   Eligibility: The writing must be the original work of the entrant. Limit 1 submission per entrant. Each entry must have a title Length requirement: Min word count: 750 words Entry cannot be...

In behalf of How to Books – http://www.howto.co.uk/ We’re currently looking for new writers and running a competition in July where the writer of the best article will receive  £200 on top of any other earnings the article makes. Deadline: Any accepted article submitted using the user submission system during the month of July (1st of July 2010 to midnight United Kingdom time 31st of July 2010) is automatically entered into the...